Arrhythmias
Not all abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are dangerous. In fact, an abnormal heartbeat is a common occurrence. Most people have an occasional extra heartbeat, usually without noticing it. Excessive stress, lack of sleep and stimulants, such ... [... more]
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Biopsy - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Biopsy;General anaesthetic;Hospitals Information on Biopsy from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources Biopsy is the name for a small sample of tissue ... [... more]
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Dandruff - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Dandruff;Scalp;Skin and nail;Male Information on Dandruff from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Mild dandruff can affect anyone but it ... [... more]
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Glandular fever - Overview - Introduction
Information on Glandular fever from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is a type of viral infection that can ... [... more]
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Painkillers, paracetamol - - What is it used for?
National Health Service (NHS); Flu;Back pain;Q Fever;Baby;Child Information on paracetamol from NHS Choices including why, when and how they should be used and with links to other useful resources Babies and children can take paracetamol from the ... [... more]
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Syphilis - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Genital herpes;Genital warts;Infertility;Sexually transmitted infections;Syphilis Information on Syphilis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful ... [... more]
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Mouth ulcers
Most people suffer with a mouth ulcer every now and then. They're extremely common and usually painful, appearing as little craters in the lining of the mouth. A mouth ulcer is an exposed nerve. The lining of your mouth is incredibly sensitive ... [... more]
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Childhood immunisations - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Immunisation;Child;Later life Most immunisations (also known as vaccinations) are given during childhood, and they are usually given by injection. Immunisation programmes have dramatically improved the health of the ... [... more]
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Mid-life crisis
A controversial condition or syndrome which some doctors and psychologists thinks affects many men in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Some believe it has mainly psychological causes while others argue that it's related to hormonal changes. Other health ... [... more]
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Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a common eating disorder that often starts with normal dieting to lose weight, but turns into a form of intentional starvation, causing a person to become dangerously underweight. People with anorexia nervosa become obsessed ... [... more]
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Surgery
Sometimes, if damage to a joint is severe enough to make life very difficult and other treatment isn't helping, your doctors may recommend surgery. Here are some of the different types of surgery options for severe arthritis: Joint replacement is ... [... more]
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Living with Arthritis
Whatever your age, arthritis presents problems that can significantly affect your life. If arthritis means you have increasing difficulty using public transport, or driving a car, there are many ways of maintaining your mobility. Some local ... [... more]
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